All articles written by Alison McGovern MP on PoliticsHome.com

25 Mar Economy

The Conservatives are failing to deliver the jobs they promised and are plunging more people into poverty

This week, we heard the Chancellor deliver a limp Spring Statement which – according to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation – will result in 600,000 being people pulled into poverty. The reality is he is making people poorer, with the biggest hit to living standards in record.

21 Jan Economy

We need a new approach to help businesses get the staff they need

Listening to the Conservative party, you would think that the economy was their get out of jail free card. Labour MPs ask about the parties in Downing Street? “But the economy!” they bellow from across the chamber.

30 Dec 2020 Brexit

The Brexit deal made a terrible year for British music worse: we must lower barriers to touring

Music is one of Britain's proudest exports. From artists that have made it big like Stormzy and Adele to university orchestras and the London Philharmonic, all musicians started somewhere. For so many, gigging in Europe has been a gateway to careers and music we can all be proud of. Our musicians entertain and delight audiences across the continent - or they have done up until now.

28 Nov 2020 Culture

We need a radical overhaul of the way football is governed

Covid has exposed the financial flaws at the heart of the game’s structure. The government must honour its manifesto promise and kick off a fan-led review to bring about change

07 Sep 2020 Coronavirus

Sports clubs play a vital role in our communities, we cannot afford to lose them

Local clubs are clearly rooted in their community – they know what’s needed, how to reach people and how to respond quickly.

11 May 2019 Political parties

We need to change the way that Britain works

Progress has achieved great things since it was established, but now we need to come up with new answers to the challenges Britain faces, says Alison McGovern MP.

24 Nov 2017 Brexit

Brexit has exposed a strange political ignorance about trade

Preparing HMRC for Brexit is an almost impossible task – and it’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the challenges facing UK trade, writes Alison McGovern